Chapter 7: The Apostles, Mary, and Others

What is the significance of the number 12 in relation to the Apostles?

• It symbolized the 12 months of the year

• It represented the 12 tribes of Israel

• It signified the 12 disciples of Jesus

• It denoted the 12 miracles performed by Jesus

What was the original name of the apostle Peter?

• John

• Andrew

• Matthew

• Simon

Which apostle is best known for immediately leaving his job as a tax collector to follow Jesus?

• Thomas

• Matthew

• Jude

• Simon

Who is credited with writing one of the New Testament letters?

• James the Greater

• Thomas

• James the Less

• Andrew

Which apostle is popular as the patron of hopeless cases?

• Thomas

• Simon

• Jude

• Matthew

Who replaced Judas as an apostle according to the Acts of the Apostles?

• Matthias

• Simon

• Thomas

• Andrew

Who was the brother of the apostle Peter?

• John

• Matthew

• Simon

• Andrew

The Bishop of Rome is also known as the __________

Who is the first and best disciple?

He is best known for his doubt, but after seeing the risen Jesus, he exclaimed, "My Lord and My God!"